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Reading ancient Egyptian poetry : among other histories

The editing, translation, and publication of ancient Egyptian texts has been central to the discipline of Egyptology since its inception. This book presents an innovative and theoretically informed account of how the most famous Ancient Egyptian poems have been read over a period of 4000 years.

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The editing, translation, and publication of ancient Egyptian texts has been central to the discipline of Egyptology since its inception. This book presents an innovative and theoretically informed account of how the most famous Ancient Egyptian poems have been read over a period of 4,000 years.Read more...

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"A thoughtful and insightful volume on the Egyptian poems, specifically, and on ancient literature in general. ... All will agree that this 'love letter' is a valuable addition to the field." (Bryn Mawr Classical Review, January 2010) "The author, one of the foremost scholars of ancient Egyptian literature, provides translations of many poems and stories but also helps to bring them to life by showing how they were part of the lives of everyday ancient Egyptians." (Ancient Egypt, September 2009)Read more...

"The editing, translation, and publication of ancient Egyptian texts has been central to the discipline of Egyptology since its inception. This book presents an innovative and theoretically informed account of how the most famous Ancient Egyptian poems have been read over a period of 4000 years."@en